Plate Tectonics Visual Glossary and Atlas

A comprehensive glossary of terms and definitions related to plate tectonics with visuals that include illustrations, animations, photos, and videos.
Using a 3D globe with surface maps that show Earths geologic features, terms are related to the features that are a direct result of the motion of tectonic plates.
View terms and definitions from a searchable list or click an icon in the list to go to its specific location on the globe.

The app provides a visual experience that encourages discovery by exploration of Earths surface.
See how changes in plate boundaries cause earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain building.
Select an alternate surface map that shows the sizes and shapes of the major tectonic plates or a map that illustrates the age of the ocean floor.
Control the visibility of overlays for plate boundaries, map labels, term icons, and a coordinate grid.
Another overlay shows major earthquakes since 1900 which graphically illustrates activity at plate boundaries.
Or, just turn off all overlays and explore Earths surface.

Surface maps illustrate Earths physiographic features, plate shapes, or the age of the oceanic lithosphere

Overlays for: plate boundaries, map labels, terms at geographic locations, a latitude/longitude grid, and major earthquakes since 1900

approximately 240 terms and geographic locations with definitions and descriptions

most definitions have illustrations, animations, or photos

locations have descriptive text and spin the globe to show the location on Earth

definitions provide links to related terms

simple, intuitive user interface: drag, pinch, tap

universal app

optimized for large screens, supports all screen sizes and orientations

supports side-by-side split-view

no internet connection required

Correlates to Next Generation Science Standards for Earth Science:

ESS2.A: Earth Materials and Systems

ESS2.B: Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interactions

ESS3.B: Natural Hazards

ESS1.C: The History of Planet Earth

Supports inquiry-based learning about plate tectonics by providing an exploration of Earth that illustrates the relationship between surface features and plate tectonics.
The definitions aid students when writing about or discussing the interaction of Earths tectonic plates, earthquakes, and volcanoes.
The app encourages higher-order thinking skills by displaying data (historical earthquakes, age of the oceans, volcano locations) that requires analysis, supports the formulation of theories, and tests those theories.,

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